Preparing to die well has many of the markings of falling in love...
Month: October 2020
Podcast of Dying Well
What have I ever lost by dying?
Dying Well
Dying Well I lived for thousands and thousands of years as a mineral, And then died and became a plant. And I lived for thousands and thousands of years as a plant, And then died and became an animal. And I lived for thousands and thousands of years as an animal, And then died and … Continue reading Dying Well
Podcast of Saying Goodbye, Part 5
Saying Goodbye, Part 5
Saying Goodbye, Part 5 All the events of life, even such dark events as war, famine and flood, violence and murder, are not irreversible fatalities. Each moment is like a seed that carries within itself the possibility of becoming the moment of change... Henri Nouwen[1] In last week’s Life Note, I shared my experience of … Continue reading Saying Goodbye, Part 5
Podcast of Saying Goodbye, Part 4
Saying Goodbye, Part 4
Saying Goodbye, Part 4 If I die with much anger and bitterness, I will leave my family and friends behind in confusion, guilt, shame, or weakness. Henri Nouwen[1] My Uncle Jim was larger than life to me. He married my father’s sister, Maxine, about the time I was born, so I knew him my entire … Continue reading Saying Goodbye, Part 4
Podcast of Saying Goodbye, Part 3
Saying Goodbye, Part 3
Saying Goodbye, Part 3 I realize on a very deep level that dying is the most important act of living. It involves a choice to bind others with guilt or to set them free with gratitude. Henri Nouwen[1] The five things we should consider saying to those we love before they or we die are: … Continue reading Saying Goodbye, Part 3
Contemplating Grace 